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Some East Bay Parks Remain Closed, Most are Open
Five Regional Parks remain closed, the rest are open now with cautions in place.
25 Super Duper Activities to Do With Kids at Home
No matter your reason to be stuck at home, here are 25 entertaining at-home ideas more fun than singing Baby Shark for the hundredth time.
41 Enrichment Activities & Centers by and for Black Families
This community-generated list of East Bay classes and mentorship programs for Black kids and families includes art, science, nature, biking, and more.
The Essential Guide to Gardening With Kids In the East Bay
My family and I have had some extra time to be diligent in picking weeds and carefully planning out our garden. Hints for East Bay ...
Wrangling the Mess of Family Life During Shelter In Place
Here's how I mostly keep my house and family running smoothly during shelter in place by optimizing daily and weekly tasks. Please share yours!
How I Set Up a Quarantine Book and Toy Swap
My four kids are burning through every book, toy, puzzle and snack in the house. Here's what I did to refresh our toys and games ...
This Incredible Spreadsheet of East Bay Food Sources Will Save You
Fresh ideas for getting food to your house, without anxiety-producing supermarket runs.
Thank You to Essential Workers with Printable Sign
Put a bright THANK YOU sign in your street-facing window. Here's one you can use.
A Bare-Bones Daily Schedule for Those Who Just Cannot With School At Home
A rigid facsimile of a school day is not the goal for many of us. Here's another take on what the daily schedule might hold.
5 Tips to Get Your Teenager to Play Outside
As my kids get older, it is harder to take them outside into nature. Here are five strategies I’ve used to get my kids to ...
